What to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

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What to do in Kagoshima Prefecture

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Mount Sakurajima

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Sakurajima during your travels in Sakurajima Matsu-ura Cho. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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Chiranchokori

If you're spending some time in Chiranchokori, Chiran Peace Museum and Satsuma Denshōkan are top sights worth seeing.

Koniya

If you're spending some time in Koniya, Amami Gunto National Park and Kochiyama Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

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Sumiyoshicho

Though Sumiyoshicho may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kagoshima City Aquarium and Kagoshima City Museum of Art.

Nishikomi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nishikomi and surrounding area, you can visit Yakiuchi Bay and Sanekukai Beach.

Day trip destinations from Kagoshima Prefecture

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Nagasaki

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Miyakonojo

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Satsumasendai

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Minamitane

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Aira

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Ebino

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Nagashima